Mental Health, Fire Fighting, and Accidentally Becoming a Professional Mountain Biker
Briefly

In the latest episode of Remy Matailler's podcast, he engages with Steve Vanderhoek, a dedicated firefighter and mountain biker. They delve into the challenges faced by Vanderhoek, both on the trail and in his day job, highlighting mental health struggles amid high-stakes environments. Vanderhoek shares insights about his passion for trail building, how it informs his biking, and the dedication required for such dual vocations. Their long-standing partnership as riders has led to remarkable video productions, showcasing their commitment and style in the mountain biking community.
In this podcast, we get insight into projects that Steve has worked on and what he is most excited about in the future.
During the podcast, Steve admits that he might have lost his balance and opens up about his mental health and how hard it is to balance such extremes.
Steve Vanderhoek is a vocal trail builder who constantly builds and rides on the North Shore.
Both riders show incredible style, control, and dedicated focus to riding the most gnarly lines in the world.
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